One of the joys of a water garden is savoring the colorful water lilies. For maximum flowering, the plants should be in full sun.

Written by

Richard Poffenbaugh
News Journal columnist

Recently a few questions have arrived in regard to water gardens. There are a number of them in the greater Mansfield area. A few years ago there was a tour of water gardens in the Ashland County area. Those who attended thought it was very informative and were happy to see how the gardens became an attractive part of home landscapes.

For many years there has been a water garden pond display at Kingwood Center. It is in the area of the Terrace Garden.

A water garden can be as small as a "tub" garden, using a poly half whiskey barrel size. It is water-tight and lasts for years. It is a good starter garden for ...